1. Stress Awareness Month

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  2. Auditory processing disorder awareness day

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  3. International midwifes' day

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  4. International nurses' day

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  5. Volunteers Week

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  6. Pride Month

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  7. Carers Week

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  8. Men's Health Week

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  9. The Samaritans - The big listen

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  10. World Breastfeeding Week

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  11. World Suicide Prevention Day

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  12. World patient safety day

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  13. International week of deaf people

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  14. International da of sign languages

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  15. World Pharmacists' day

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  16. Black history month

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  17. ADHD awareness month (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

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  18. Dyslexia week

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  19. World mental health day

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  20. Developmental language disorder day

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  21. Movember

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  22. National stress awareness day

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  23. National self care week

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  24. Transgender day of remembrance

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  25. Carers' rights day

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  26. International day of persons with disabilities

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  27. International volunteer day

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  28. Coronavirus: advice and guidance

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  29. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care.

  30. Are you a “patient in waiting” for hospital treatment?

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    Have you been referred by your GP to hospital for an appointment, treatment, or operation? Are you still waiting? If so Healthwatch Sandwell would like to hear from you.

  31. Park Lane Pharmacy 2022

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    This pharmacy operate ‘Pharmacy First’ which means the team can give clinical and practical medical advice or over-the-counter medicines to help safely manage minor health issues such as: sore throats, coughs, colds, tummy troubles, teething problems and aches and pains.

  32. What are your priorities for 2022/23

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    Healthwatch Sandwell would like to hear from people in Sandwell to help decide their main priorities for the next 12 months. We are asking for people to complete a short survey about their experiences with local health and social care services.

  33. Al-Shafa Pharmacy 2022

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    Al-Shafa Pharmacy is a dispensing chemist providing a service for local people.

  34. Insights January to March 2022

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    We heard from a person who was concerned as their consultant had requested a referral from the GP for further treatment and this had not been actioned by the GP.

  35. How are we funded?

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  36. Access to Dentists in Sandwell

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    A number of patients had contacted Healthwatch Sandwell during the COVID-19 pandemic as they have been unable to register with a National Health dentist. Dentists were not taking on new patients and were not offering routine checks (due to COVID-19 restrictions). However, some patients were able to access a dentist for emergency treatment.

  37. April events – proposed changes to Day Case Surgery

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    Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospital Trust are inviting Sandwell residents to workshops about the new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital:
    Proposed changes to Day Case Surgery

    Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick is opening in 2023 and in order for us to provide the highest standard of care we need to make some changes now in preparation for the opening of the new hospital.

  38. Jigsaw easy read information on getting a Covid vaccination

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    Everyone will have 2 vaccines, one now and the 2nd one 8 weeks later. After 3 months you will need a booster vaccine. It is very important now the lockdown has ended and we are returning to normal life.

  39. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  40. Autism Roadmap

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    Black Country NHS needs your help to develop an all-age autism roadmap that will guide how organisations across the Black Country support autistic children, young people and adults, and their families and carers.

  41. January to March Insight. See what we have been doing!

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    During January and March we engaged with a staggering 948 people, supporting individuals with GP issues, prescription problems, patient care at Sandwell General Hospital, transport concerns and much more.

  42. HAB Public Board Meeting Minutes April 2022

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    Healthwatch Sandwell Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
    26th April 2022 Minutes

  43. HAB Public Board Meeting Agenda April 2022

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    Healthwatch Sandwell Advisory Board
    26 April 2022 9.30 – 11.30 am – Virtual Microsoft Teams
    Public Board Meeting Agenda

  44. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

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    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  45. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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    It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  46. Sidhu Pharmacy 2022

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    Sidhu Pharmacy
    369 High Street
    West Bromwich
    West Midlands
    B70 9QL
    A visit was planned but the Owner refused the visit – no explanation given.

  47. Access to Dentists.

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    A number of patients had contacted Healthwatch Sandwell during the COVID-19 pandemic as they have been unable to register with a National Health dentist.

  48. How can you find an NHS dentist?

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    Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.

  49. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  50. What is Long Covid and what help is available?

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    Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and how to get support.